BRAZIL | São Paulo
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
SBGR
A ground handling facility at Guarulhos International Airport, supporting trips throughout Brazil
On behalf of our team,
welcome to Brazil!
Whether you’re here for pleasure or on business, you’ll want to learn more about Brazil’s exciting culture and what it has to offer visitors. We are here to help you have the best, most rewarding trip possible.
We tailor our services to your requirements and anticipate your needs. We want you to feel special and think of us first when looking for a local ground support provider. We work hard to overcome challenges and help ensure the success of your mission.
Our team is always ready and pleased to assist you in any matter. We can also support operations at more than 40 Brazilian airports.
I look forward to seeing you on your next trip.
Sincerely,
Andre Camargo
Country Manager
Universal Aviation, Brazil
Four different ways we can take care of your
ground support needs throughout Brazil
Services
Ground support capabilities
| Languages spoken | Portuguese, Spanish, and English |
| Customs and immigration? | Yes – located in main terminal |
| UVair® contract fuel available? | Yes |
| Conference rooms? | No |
| Limousine service and car rental? | Yes |
| Crew accommodation arrangements? | Yes |
| Security arrangements? | Yes |
| Maintenance? | Yes |
| Direct ramp access? | No |
| Computerized worldwide weather briefings? | Yes |
| Baggage handling? | Yes |
| Permit coordination? | Yes |
| Lav service? | Yes |
Flight support
| RVSM: | Implemented |
| ACAS/TCAS II: | Required for turbine engine aircraft with MTOW exceeding 5700 kg or more than 19 pax seats |
| ICAO Annex 16, Chapter II: | No restrictions |
| RNP 5/RNP 10 airspace: | RNP-10 in the corridor between Europe and South America (EUR/SAM Corridor) |
| 8.33 MHz channel spacing: | Not required |
| Airport fire protection category: | SBGR: 9 |
Directions
Directions to airport
Option 1:
Take Marginal Tietê Avenue towards the East district. At the end of Marginal Tietê, take Ayrton Senna Runway. Go through Ayrton Senna and take the exit marked "Airport" on the right, which will lead you to Hélio Smidt Runway. Continue until you see signs on your right showing the airport entrances.
Option 2:
Take Marginal Tietê Avenue towards the East district. Take Dutra Freeway (towards Rio de Janeiro) through its express lane on the left and and take the exit marked "Airport" on the right, which will lead you to Hélio Smidt Runway. Continue until you see signs on your right showing the airport entrances.
Directions to office
Our office is located in Terminal 01, Wing B – one floor above the departure floor (second floor). If using the elevators in the terminal, you will first see Santander Bank when you exit the elevator. Take the corridor on your left, and look for Room 77, across from the Puma Air office. There, another small corridor next to Room 77 which leads directly to our office.
Facility contact information
W.D.F. Servicos Aeroportuarios, Ltda.
Redovia Helio Smidt
S/N Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo
TPS 1 – ASA B
Guarulhos
CEP 07190-100
Brazil
Location FAQ
| Hours of operation | 0500 – 0000 Monday-Saturday, 0800 – 2200 Sunday and national holidays (local), 24 hours on request |
| Airport restrictions? | Aircraft Parking is according to availability |
| Noise restrictions? | No |
| Slots required? | No |
| VIP passenger lounge? | Yes – Third-party airline facilities are available. |
| VIP crew lounge? | No |
| Air conditioning? | Yes |
| Internet access/Wi-Fi? | Yes |
| Refreshments? | Yes |
| Flight-plan filing? | Yes |
| Restrooms? | Yes |
| Showers? | Yes |
| Prayer room? | Yes |
| Hangarage? | No |
| VIP catering? | Yes |
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